Witkoff expressed hope for a quick meeting with Putin, Ushakov said
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The American leader's special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed respect to Russian President Vladimir Putin and hopes to meet with him soon, conveying congratulations from Donald Trump and Jared Kushner through Russian Presidential Assistant Yuri Ushakov.
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Why It Matters
The American leader's special envoy Steve Witkoff held contacts with Russian representatives, expressing respect for President Putin and conveying congratulations from Donald Trump.
The American leader's special envoy Steve Witkoff said during contacts on Wednesday that he sincerely respects Russian President Vladimir Putin and hopes to meet with him soon, his assistant Yuri Ushakov said.
Earlier, an aide to the Russian President said that on Wednesday he telephoned Witkoff, who asked to convey congratulations to Putin from American leader Donald Trump.
Witkoff hopes to meet Putin soon and conveyed good wishes from Donald Trump and Jared Kushner.
What to Watch
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A meeting between Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin will take place in the coming weeks
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- When exactly will the meeting between Witkoff and Putin take place?
- What topics will be discussed at a potential meeting?
- Are there any specific proposals or initiatives from the American side?
